[asa] Of motes and beams

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I observe that many here are quick to pounce on any perceived weakness in the YEC position. But what of their own position as TEs? It appears to me that all are prepared to ignore some very fundamental Bible teaching. For example, concerning Job 1: 6-12, 2:1-6 and 1Kings 22:19-22, I am wondering what the purpose of these precious revelations might be if not to refute methodological naturalism - which all here appear to accept as a valid basis for practising science. Clearly, these extracts suggest that the _natural_ is, and always has been, open to supernatural activity - in God's wisdom, and at His discretion.

It is interesting that Darwin's _goad_, Alfred Russell Wallace (undoubtedly, a reliable observer - though not a Christian) was convinced of the reality of the supernatural and wrote extensively of his first hand experiences of it. Many (including myself) would condemn his partiality for the seance - but his desire to learn, surely, cannot be faulted. On the other hand, our interest in the supernatural, as Christians, appears to begin and end with the resurrection. Is this really adequate for those who earnestly seek truth?

Vernon
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Received on Mon Jul 10 19:04:57 2006